Category: How we think
What is the impact of DeepSeek, China’s new AI model?
The impact of DeepSeek’s flagship model, DeepSeek-R1, is difficult to ignore. Trained with an investment of approximately $5.6 million — compared to the estimated $100 million to $1 billion spent by American competitors — its success challenges the prevailing notion that AI progress is reserved for companies with vast financial and computational resources.
Wearable Technology and Human-Driven Performance Enhancement
While wearable technology has revolutionised self-awareness and self-regulation, it remains a tool, not a replacement for human discipline, reflection, and self-mastery. Traditional approaches to self-awareness—such as coaching, journaling, and structured reflection—demand a level of intentionality that technology cannot replicate.
What to do About Childcare?
Addressing the childcare-work dilemma requires a multifaceted approach that combines increased public investment, progressive workplace policies, and cultural change. Increased public investment is critical: governments should allocate more resources to childcare, focusing on making it affordable and accessible for all families.
Pseudoscience: Unravelling the Facade of False Scientific Claims
The distinction between science and pseudoscience is of paramount importance. Science follows a systematic method of inquiry and relies on empirical evidence. Pseudoscience, in contrast, often lacks such rigour. Its proponents may base their beliefs on anecdotal evidence, personal experiences, or untested hypotheses, rendering them unreliable and potentially misleading. The ability to differentiate between these two domains is crucial, as it underscores the need for critical thinking and scepticism when evaluating scientific claims.
Why Inclusive Leadership Matters: Building Better Workplaces
In today’s fast-evolving work environments, the concepts of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are no longer just ideals—they are essential to organisational success. Inclusive leadership is at the heart of these efforts, fostering workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. But what does it really mean to lead inclusively, and why should organisations invest in it?
Unveiling Rugby’s Uncomfortable Truths: Insights from Sam Peters on Concussions and Cultural Change
Sam Peters, a distinguished investigative journalist, has been instrumental in bringing the hidden dangers of concussions in sports, particularly rugby union, to the forefront of public consciousness. His relentless pursuit of truth has ignited essential conversations about player safety and challenged deeply ingrained cultural norms within the sport. In a recent episode of The 1% Podcast, we delved into the critical issues surrounding concussions in rugby and the urgent need for change.
Breaking the Cycle of Workplace Stress: Practical Tips to Thrive
Stress in the workplace is something we all experience, but it doesn’t have to be the uninvited guest that ruins our productivity and well-being. Let’s dive into why stress can get the best of us at work and explore practical ways to manage it—grounded in psychology and easy-to-apply solutions.
Strategies for a Productive End to the Year
As the back end of November approaches, we find ourselves in a period that often tests the resilience of even the most motivated amongst us. The final stretch of the year can feel like trudging through treacle — fatigue is high, holiday plans and parties are abundant, and the temptation to ease off is hard to resist. It’s easy to slip into autopilot, coasting through until January with the expectation that the fresh calendar will bring a renewed sense of purpose.
Why You Should Read
In a world dominated by rapid advancements in technology and an endless stream of information, reading, for many, is a once-loved pastime that has become difficult to maintain. Yet, as business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals increasingly emphasise, reading is not only relevant but crucial for success in today’s competitive business landscape.
What Does Donald Trump’s Second Coming Mean for Ireland?
The predictions of an extended period of stress during which none of us could be certain what would happen proved false. In the end, it was all over quickly. No need for days of counting, court procedures to declare state victories, or bloody insurrections as denialism spread. Donald Trump is the President-elect. He won quickly and emphatically. To lean on an old cliche, the result was shocking but not surprising.
Developing a Morning Routine that Works for You
Part and parcel of a CEO’s obligations now is to explain to anyone who will listen just how strict a morning routine they maintain. We’ve all been inundated with increasingly braggadocious tales of early mornings, workouts and ice baths, as if, were it not for such tales, the CEOs in question worry the wider public may start to doubt that their fortunes were quite so meritocratically earned.
What is the Value of a Master’s Degree?
“In a world where the job market is becoming increasingly competitive and specialised, many recent graduates or even current professionals are weighing up whether a master’s degree might help to set them apart. The in-depth knowledge, networking opportunities, and specialisation offered by such degrees are obvious positives. Meanwhile, the prohibitive costs and increased standardisation of further study can beg the question as to whether a master’s degree is really worth the debt that comes with it.”
